Patents by Inventor K. Kumar

K. Kumar has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20100104259
    Abstract: Subject matter disclosed herein relates to a method of detecting video content, and in particular, to a method of defining one or more digital fingerprints to identify video content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2008
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Applicant: Yahoo! Inc.
    Inventors: Subodh Shakya, Karen Yang, Ashok K. Kumar, Prasanna Satyamurthy
  • Patent number: 7706768
    Abstract: A method for switched diversity, including: determining, on a pair-wise basis, a plurality of comparative quality factors corresponding to at least two antennas based on signals received by the at least two antennas; filtering, over a period of time, multiple instances of at least one of the plurality of comparative quality factors; and selecting at least one of the signals to couple to at least one receiver chain based on the comparative quality factors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Sigang Qiu, Sathish K. Kumar, Atul A. Salvekar
  • Patent number: 7700706
    Abstract: The present invention provides solid support media for use in oligomer synthesis, methods of producing the media, and methods of using the media. In some embodiments, the processes of the invention comprise (a) providing an organic phase comprising an olefin monomer, a cross-linker, a functionalizing reagent and an initiator; and (b) contacting the organic phase with an aqueous phase under conditions of time and temperature effective to form the polymeric bead.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Vasulinga Ravikumar, Raju K. Kumar, Kenjirou Mori, Tatsuya Konishi, Ayako Matsunawa, Takeo Matsumura, Cheiko Kitaura, Gang Zhao
  • Publication number: 20090286085
    Abstract: The present invention provides solid support media for use in oligomer synthesis, methods of producing the media, and methods of using the media. In some embodiments, the processes of the invention comprise (a) providing an organic phase comprising an olefin monomer, a cross-linker, a functionalizing reagent and an initiator; and (b) contacting the organic phase with an aqueous phase under conditions of time and temperature effective to form the polymeric bead.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2009
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Applicants: Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Nitto-Denko
    Inventors: Vasulinga Ravikumar, Raju K. Kumar, Kenjirou Mori, Tatsuya Konishi, Ayako Matsunawa, Takeo Matsumura, Cheiko Kitaura, Gang Zhao
  • Patent number: 7606353
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a method is provided. The method of this embodiment may include, in response, at least in part, to receipt at a first node of a request issued from a second node to change from one mode of operation to another mode of operation, selecting an amplitude of a signal to be propagated between the first node and the second node during the another mode of operation. The amplitude of the signal may be different from another amplitude of the signal during the one mode of operation. The method of this embodiment also may include, in response, at least in part, to the receipt of the request, selecting a frequency of a clock signal to be supplied in the first node during the another mode of operation. The frequency may be different from another frequency of the clock signal during the one mode of operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2009
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventor: Anil K. Kumar
  • Patent number: 7576119
    Abstract: Universal linkers, their facile processes of manufacture and methods of using the same are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Assignee: Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Vasulinga Ravikumar, Muthiah Manoharan, Andrei P. Guzaev, Zhiwei Wang, Raju K. Kumar
  • Patent number: 7557528
    Abstract: A method for autonomously identifying a type of motor based on a characteristic value of the motor, the method including measuring a characteristic value of a motor, comparing the measured characteristic value to a known characteristic value, and identifying the motor based on the measured characteristic value when compared to the known characteristic value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Ajith K. Kumar, Kevin Jones
  • Publication number: 20090172635
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for allowing integration of loosely coupled components for applications requiring templates and, more specifically, for utilizing the property broker and component technology to solve the missing sandbox model for Lotus Notes out of the box templates on the rich client. It utilizes the property broker and component technology so that components can communicate with one another as standard “out of the box” templates (such as Notes mail8.ntf and pernames.ntf) are allowed to publish properties automatically, e.g., when the selections in views/folders change. Customers are then allowed to define their own applications via an editor using pre-existing or “out of the box” components or custom components of disparate technologies. Component views from the out of the box templates can easily be reused by graphically dragging them from a component palette and dropping them onto the page.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2007
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Inventors: Stephen T. Auriemma, Niklas Heidloff, Bhavan K. Kumar, Kannepalli V. Sreekanth
  • Patent number: 7548032
    Abstract: A method and system for determining a ground speed for locomotives (e.g., 12, 14) of a train (16) comprising at least two locomotives for use in controlling an operation of the train. The method includes selecting an axle of any one locomotive of the train for measuring a speed corresponding to the selected axle. The method also includes determining a ground speed for at least another locomotive of the train based on a measured speed corresponding to the selected axle of the one locomotive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2009
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Robert J. Alton, Jr., Ajith K. Kumar, Bret D. Worden
  • Patent number: 7516198
    Abstract: A network node, for example a router, is configured for assigning network parameters for an identified flow of data packets associated with an application service, based on detecting quality of service parameters specified by XML tags within a message between an application server configured for providing the application service and a destination device configured for receiving the application service. The router includes an XML parser configured for parsing XML tags specifying prescribed user-selectable quality of service attributes for a corresponding application service, and an application resource configured for interpreting the prescribed user-selectable quality of service attributes for the application service. The application resource also is configured for assigning the selected network parameters, for transfer of the identified flow of data packets, based on the interpretation of the prescribed user-selectable quality of service attributes for the specified application service.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2009
    Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Syam Sundar V. Appala, Sampath H. K. Kumar
  • Patent number: 7508159
    Abstract: A method, computer-readable code, and controller are provided for controlling a cycle-skipping control system having two or more cycle skippers connected to a common multi-phase AC (alternating current) power source to drive a variable frequency load. A respective firing sequence is generated to be applied to a plurality of power switches in the two or more cycle skippers for implementing a desired mode of operation. A phase angle shift is provided between each respective firing sequence to be applied to the two or more cycle skippers over a firing cycle. This enables a non-concurrent firing for each cycle skipper over the firing cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Ajith K. Kumar, Bret D. Worden, Emil Nikolaev Nikolov
  • Publication number: 20090019185
    Abstract: A computing system is described that includes a main system bus that remains active while said computing system operates within a non main CPU/OS based operational state. The computing system also includes a controller that operates functional tasks while the computing system is within the non main CPU/OS based operational state. The computing system also includes an I/O unit coupled to the main system bus that remains active while the computing system operates within the non main CPU/OS based operational state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2008
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Inventors: James P. Kardach, Brian V. Belmont, Muthu K. Kumar, Riley W. Jackson, Gunner Danneels, Richard A. Forand, Vivek Gupta, Jeffrey L. Huckins, Kristoffer D. Flemming, Uma M. Gadamsetty
  • Patent number: 7428650
    Abstract: A computing system is described that includes a main system bus that remains active while said computing system operates within a non main CPU/OS based operational state. The computing system also includes a controller that operates functional tasks while the computing system is within the non main CPU/OS based operational state. The computing system also includes an I/O unit coupled to the main system bus that remains active while the computing system operates within the non main CPU/OS based operational state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2008
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: James P. Kardach, Brian V. Belmont, Muthu K. Kumar, Riley W. Jackson, Gunner Danneels, Richard A. Forand, Vivek Gupta, Jeffrey L. Huckins, Kristoffer D. Flemming, Uma M. Gadamsetty
  • Patent number: 7421597
    Abstract: A method is described that involves operating a computing system within a normal on state and transitioning from the normal on state to a main CPU/OS based state. In the main CPU/OS based state one or more components of the computing system are inactivated so as to cause the computing system to consume less power in the main CPU/OS based state than in the normal on state. The computing system is able to execute software application routines on a main CPU and a main OS of the computing system while in the main CPU/OS based state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2008
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: James P. Kardach, Jeffrey L. Huckins, Kristoffer D. Fleming, Uma M. Gadamsetty, Vivek Gupta, Brian V. Belmont, Muthu K. Kumar, Riley W. Jackson, Gunner Danneels, Richard A. Forand
  • Patent number: 7406610
    Abstract: A method is described that involves operating a computing system within a normal on state and transitioning from the normal on state to a main CPU/OS based state. In the main CPU/OS based state one or more components of the computing system are inactivated so as to cause the computing system to consume less power in the main CPU/OS based state than in the normal on state. The computing system is able to execute software application routines on a main CPU and a main OS of the computing system while in the main CPU/OS based state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2008
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: James P. Kardach, Jeffrey L. Huckins, Kristoffer D. Fleming, Uma M. Gadamsetty, Vivek Gupta, Brian V. Belmont, Muthu K. Kumar, Riley W. Jackson, Gunner Danneels, Richard A. Forand
  • Publication number: 20080166059
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for encoding/decoding an image that divide an image sequence into sub-groups and determine encoding modes applied to bi-directional pictures included in each sub-group using correlations between the bi-directional pictures and reference pictures are provided. The image encoding method includes dividing a group of pictures (GOP) to be encoded according to consecutive B pictures into sub-groups; calculating the correlations between each B picture included in the sub-group and reference picture according to each encoding mode; and applying one of the encoding modes wherein the reference picture having the highest correlation with the B picture are used in each sub-group to encode the image, thereby improving encoding efficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hyun-ki BAIK, Nyeong-kyu KWON, Kiran VARAGANTI, Kalyan K. KUMAR
  • Publication number: 20080128563
    Abstract: A method for operating a train having at least one locomotive vehicle, the method including controlling operation of the train via a first crew member located on-board the locomotive unit, providing information that may be required for operation of the train to a second crew member located remote from the first crew member, and using the information to enable the second crew member to assist the first crew member in the controlling of the train.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2006
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Inventors: Ajith K. Kumar, John E. Hershey, Carlos L. Hanze, Wolfgang Daum, David M. Davenport
  • Patent number: 7350405
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of generating a virtual crankshaft positioning stream of signal pulses that is derived from one or more series of actual crank signals. The virtual stream is useful for monitoring crankshaft positioning and is able to persist despite electromagnetic disturbances in the series of actual crank signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Ahmed Esa Sheikh, Bo Nilson Almstedt, Larry G. Anderson, Kirk Heywood, Ajith K. Kumar
  • Publication number: 20080077285
    Abstract: A multi-mode control system for a locomotive includes a throttle control device having notch settings corresponding to, for a first, long haul mode, control signals for providing respective tractive effort or power from the locomotive, a master controller in communication with the throttle control device and adapted to receive said control signals from the throttle control device and to transmit respective command signals to power-train components of the locomotive to achieve the respective tractive effort or power, the master controller also adapted for sending alternative command signals when a user-operable mode selector is set to one of one or more alternative modes. The user-operable mode selector includes one or more user interface devices in communication with the master controller for selecting one alternative mode of the one or more alternative modes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2006
    Publication date: March 27, 2008
    Inventors: Ajith K. Kumar, Bret D. Worden
  • Publication number: 20080074070
    Abstract: A method for autonomously identifying a type of motor based on a characteristic value of the motor, the method including measuring a characteristic value of a motor, comparing the measured characteristic value to a known characteristic value, and identifying the motor based on the measured characteristic value when compared to the known characteristic value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2006
    Publication date: March 27, 2008
    Inventors: Ajith K. Kumar, Kevin Jones